ALEXIS COUCH SHE/HER

821 S Williams Street C305, Westmont, Illinois ­ 630-777-0486 ­ acouch97@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Concordia University Chicago Aurora University
Aug 2021 - July 2023 Jan 2017 - May 2020
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction; Bachelor of Arts in History
Trauma and Resilience Licensure in Secondary Education

EXPERIENCE
J. Sterling Morton East High School August 2020 - Present
Full Time Social Studies Teacher – Tenured
Classes taught: AP U.S. History, Civics, U.S. History, ELL AP U.S. History, World History
Curriculum Development and Collaboration:
• Worked with other social studies teachers to develop new curriculum plans and assessments for
U.S. History classes
• Cross collaborated with literacy coaches and AP Language teachers to create a cohesive writing
approach for students
• Cooperated with special education teachers to differentiate assignments and assessments to
accommodate all students
Leadership:
• Club Sponsor: Junior State of America (Youth Government), Adventure Club, Gay and Straight
Alliance (GSA), Sophomore Mentor Program
• Organized and facilitated student activities, planned and accompanied students on trips to
Washington, D.C., Delton, MI, and Oregon, Illinois.
Impact on Student Engagement and Skill Development:
• Taught night school remediation courses to assist students recovering credits
• Conducted an independent research study on the inquiry process in Social Studies classes
• Incorporated trauma informed and SEL practices into daily lessons, worked closely with students
to foster discourse and inclusivity in the classroom
Professional Development:
• Participated in Lunch and Learn activities focused on culturally responsive and inclusive practices
• Attended Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute to develop skills to work more
effectively with colleagues
Plainfield North High School
Student Teacher, August 2019-May 2020
• Gained experience teaching World History and Sociology
• Assisted in transition to E-Learning via Google Classroom
• Adapted assignments to online learning schedule
ENDORSEMENTS
• Social Science- Political Science Scan to see more on my website!
• Social Science- Psychology (anticipated Spring 2024) https://lexicouch.weebly.com/